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Kirby's Epic Yarn has a brand new trailer out of Japan, although it's advised that you steer clear if you're allergic to things that are cute and awesome and MADE OF STRING!

There isn't a whole lot of new information in the footage, but there are some cool new clips of Kirby as a firetruck, yarn ghosts, and a fight with King Dedede. A duck with a mallet who is a king and is NOW MADE OF STRING! Yeah, this is going to be intense, son. 

Kirby's Epic Yarn is out this fall, and it'll be at PAX Prime, too. If there's one game I intend to get my hands on this weekend, this is the one.

[Thanks, Plufim]








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VGFreak1225's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/02/2010 08:38
VGFreak1225
That is the single greatest thing I will see all day. Thanks Jim.
Kylius's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/02/2010 08:41
Kylius
The animation on the string movements is simply gorgeous!

This is the first time I've seen the game in action and I've got to say, I'm really impressed!
Sonic9jct's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/02/2010 08:49
Sonic9jct
King Dedede's a penguin, son.
D-503's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/02/2010 08:52
D-503
kind of wishing I had a wii
Corduroy Turtle's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/02/2010 08:52
Corduroy Turtle
The Wii's still got some life in her!
Guagloves's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/02/2010 08:53
Guagloves
STRIIIING!
Jonathan Holmes's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/02/2010 08:54
Jonathan Holmes
So, Kirby just got sucked into a sock.

Amazing.

Honestly, the game may be too slow for my impatient brain to actually play, but I'm buying it no matter what, if not just to look at it.
Matthew Razak's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/02/2010 08:56
Matthew Razak
Duuuuuude. I can't wait for this.
Hcapt's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/02/2010 08:59
Hcapt
@ Jonathan - Really?

The only reason I may not buy it is if it's boring. I really hope it's a lot faster than Kirby Crystal shards.
mascot1063's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/02/2010 09:16
mascot1063
All the negativity I am reading toward this game is mind boggling and makes my penis hurt with anger. :(
DF's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/02/2010 09:29
DF
Dammit, now my teeth are rotting. Stupid cuteness overload.
GrumpyTurtle's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/02/2010 09:32
GrumpyTurtle
That is so disgustingly cute I might just vomit with joy.
LackofPants's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/02/2010 09:36
LackofPants
Way too cute. Might die.
DtoidBadMrK's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/02/2010 09:36
DtoidBadMrK
This makes me wish my Wii hadn't broke.
trueb7ue's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/02/2010 09:36
trueb7ue
I always thought Dedede was a penguin though ._.
DreRox's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/02/2010 09:37
DreRox
Looks very good and yea, agree with the person who said it reminded him of Yoshi's Island. I'm so proud of Nintendo lately (:
Geirfinnur's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/02/2010 09:43
Geirfinnur
please tell me I'm the first to say *string* DEDEDE
Ball Buster's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/02/2010 09:45
Ball Buster
This is looking better and better with each trailer. I've been craving some platformer comfort food and this'll do nicely. So what if it ends up being easy? I'll download La-Mulana when I need to get my ass kicked in 2D again.
Darren Nakamura's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/02/2010 09:48
Darren Nakamura
Radical.
MailOrderClone's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/02/2010 09:50
MailOrderClone
I'm looking at some of the platforming and timing that this game seems to require, and I'm starting to realize that this game doesn't look easy. I've always associated the Kirby games with fun titles that were fairly easy playthroughs, but this one looks a bit more challenging. I'm thrilled at this personally, but considering Kirby's historical place as a "beginner's game", I'm not sure if that's the best approach to take.

I do hope it sells well though; the art style alone has earned it that.
A Very Drunk Panda's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/02/2010 09:55
A Very Drunk Panda
This is looking awesome, I can't wait for this and DKC Returns.

On the off note; Halo has the most annoying ad currently.
firemario1's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/02/2010 09:59
firemario1
I'm not going to lie; this trailer made me d'aaaaw.
mix's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/02/2010 10:50
mix
This looks like a wicked platformer.
neoREgen's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/02/2010 11:08
neoREgen
@Holmes
I am with you there.
As always seems to be the case.
It's almost getting out of hand how often I have to agree with you on taste.

Kirby may be getting all the hype for its unique art style, but Donkey Kong Country Returns is probably going to be a better game. Especially for us.
Super Drybones's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/02/2010 11:15
Super Drybones
Apparently from the comments Kirby is known for his lightning fast gameplay.
..............and Green eyes.
Hiltz's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/02/2010 11:38
Hiltz
2D gameplay.
The clever art style.
The classic music.
local co-op.

This is a must-have.
Heichart's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/02/2010 12:11
Heichart
KIRBY IS A FIRE TRUCK MADE OF YARN!!! I'M SOOOOOOOO SOLD @_@
KingSigy's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/02/2010 12:14
KingSigy
I wish this was in HD, but even so, amazing graphics! Nintendo really knows how to be creative.
Salnax's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/02/2010 12:17
Salnax
That has got to be the fourth best commercial ever made.
Retrozoa's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/02/2010 12:27
Retrozoa
DeDeDe is a Penguin, not a duck.

Carry on.
T3HM0RR0W's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/02/2010 12:33
T3HM0RR0W
Yeah, I think I just threw up in my mouth a little... But, in a good way. One can only handle so much cuteness in one sitting.
Trebz's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/02/2010 12:49
Trebz
The way Kirby jiggles as he moves is SO ADORABLE.
Rigby's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/02/2010 13:07
Rigby
Holy shit, this game is cute.
GoodGuyA's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/02/2010 13:59
GoodGuyA
Anymore kickass and I may explode.
Phoenix Gamma's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/02/2010 14:23
Phoenix Gamma
Look closer Jim!
He has strings coming out of him like a puppet too! Some stringy enemy is controlling him!
FrazzleMcV's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/02/2010 14:32
FrazzleMcV
"Yeah, this is going to be intense, son. "
I think Brads had an influence on you Jim :O
nakata's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/02/2010 15:32
nakata
Is the video down or is it just me? :(
nakata's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/02/2010 15:34
nakata
Nevermind, it works. Just my firefox...
smurfee mcgee's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/02/2010 16:15
smurfee mcgee
God damn the cuteness and awesome is off the charts.
Lol @ spam.
EdgyDude's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/02/2010 17:11
EdgyDude
@mattroid: yeah totally, but hey, maybe you should wait for the upcoming Gears of Kirbian War, that sounds more like what you want, can't remember the release date but i know it's the same day as Sadness.
Kimicario's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/02/2010 18:00
Kimicario
*whimper* b-but I had already promised myself I'd get the Collectors Edition of Epic Mickey, *hic*
DAMN YOU JIM STERLING!
DustyBlue's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/02/2010 18:12
DustyBlue
Again, where is the sucking/eating/absorbing and the floating???
ScrappyDoo's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/02/2010 19:48
ScrappyDoo
"A duck with a mallet who is a king and is NOW MADE OF STRING!"

I think it's fairly obvious that he is a penguin, not a duck.
amx70s's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/15/2010 11:09
amx70s
I guess no one ever played kirby 3 for the snes (I can see why not seeing as how it only ever came out in japan) but had the similar art style but with a scribbly crayon effect instead. Best. Kirby. EVAR. (Before this ome of course.) Also, penguin. Noob.
TheBlackLotus's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/15/2010 14:41
TheBlackLotus
"A duck with a mallet who is a king and is NOW MADE OF STRING!"

You know King Dedede is a Penguin, right?
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